Crema's Take
“Alana's pulls off that rare trick of being a genuinely good neighborhood spot without trying too hard—fresh espresso, solid pastries, and a mellow vibe that draws locals who actually want to sit and work or grab something quick without the Instagram performance. The new location floods with natural light and offers both indoor and outdoor seating, plus there's parking nearby, making it easy to linger over a mocha or knock back an espresso before heading out. Fair warning: some recent reviewers have flagged inconsistent food handling and cleanliness issues, so you might want to check in with current conditions before visiting.”
What to expect
Espresso-focused. A slow-sit, quick-grab, outdoor seating spot, good for meetings. Pastries on the menu. Parking available.
Google Reviews
See all on Google →Fresh, fast, and delicious mocha. Small parking lot next to the building with parking. Ordered to go and it was ready when I arrived.
Alana’s on Venice Blvd is one of those spots locals quietly rely on. No flashy hype, no influencer circus — just genuinely good coffee and a mellow neighborhood vibe. The beans are legit, the espresso is consistently dialed in, and the baristas actually care about what they’re…
This place would get 5 stars if they did a deep clean and followed safer food handling processes. They leave the milks on the counter way too long, there were at least a dozen gnats in the bakery case, and even a few flying around while we were drinking coffee. 😭 But the coffee…
I love this new Alana's location. It has great indoor and outdoor spaces that get tons of natural light. Super nice staff, and peaceful atmosphere to get some work done while drinking great coffee or matcha.
Lovely coffee shop. Indoor and outdoor seating. Small parking lot, but lots of paid street parking Very good espresso drinks, with great baked goods I had a fabulous sesame bagel. Great place to start your day!
Crema Reviews
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